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Possession of a Weapon During Commission of Crime

Committing a crime is one thing. Committing a crime with possession of a weapon is an entirely different scenario that comes wit more severe penalties. In Miami, Florida being charged with unlawful weapon possession comes with serious legal ramifications.

How is possession of a weapon during a crime charge defined in Miami, Florida?

What are possible punishments for possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime?

What are the weapon offenses in Miami, Florida?

In Miami, Florida committing a crime with possession of a weapon is often charged as a felony making it necessary to try to get the charge reduced by hiring an attorney who knows the ins and outs of the law. Possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime often turns what would normally be a misdemeanor offense into a felony. It is important to know that a weapon does not have to be used when committing a crime to be charged with weapon possession. Possession of a weapon just has to be on the person who is being charged with committing the crime.

In an attempt to decrease the number of possession of a weapon charges that occur in Miami, Florida the 10/20/Life law has been created. The punishments for the 10/20/Life law include the following:

A mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years if the accused has a gun during the commission of a crime

If a gun is fired during the commission of a crime there is minimum sentence of 20 years in prison

If someone is either hurt or killed with a weapon during the commission of a crime there is a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years to life in prison

There are an abundant amount of weapon offenses in Miami, Florida. They are:

Possession of an illegal weapon

Unlawful possession of a weapon/firearm

Possession of a concealed firearm

Possession of a deadly weapon or firearm in the commission of a crime

Brandishing a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime

Discharging a firearm in the commission of a crime

Causing injury or death with a weapon during the commission of a crime

Make no mistake about it that Miami, Florida’s gun control laws are considered to be some of the toughest throughout the country. Remember that every criminal case is unique with unique circumstances. The best attorneys treat each possession of weapon case they encounter differently making sure to cater a defense that will best suit their client.

If you or someone you know has been charged with weapon possession, know without the proper representation it is more then likely that serious penalties are going to have to be faced. A qualified attorney will be able to assess each individual arrest looking very closely at the loopholes to see how they can get the charges reduced or even dropped.

Violent crimes with weapon possession have been decreasing at a steady rate according to the Florida Department of Corrections. State prosecutors are going to stop at nothing to make sure that the defendants accused of weapon possession crimes get the punishment that they deem necessary.

If you have been charged with a possession of a weapon crime it does not mean that you had intent to participate in a crime. The best chance one has at avoiding severe penalties is by getting the skilled services of a Florida attorney who has had past success in defending individuals committing the crime of weapon possession.

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